Gains will be fueled by ongoing strength in new housing activity, as
well as by expanding commercial building construction. Growing demand
for premium, high-performance windows and doors will also boost growth,
as builders and property owners increasingly specify high-performance
products with improved durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetics.

Vinyl & Fiberglass Windows & Doors to Post Fast Annual Gains

Of the three material types used to manufacture windows and doors,
plastic is expected to see the fastest yearly advances. Ongoing adoption
of vinyl windows and patio doors -relatively low cost, energy
efficient products- will buoy sales. Rising demand for fiberglass
entry doors and windows is also expected to bolster plastic’s overall
market share, as builders and home and business owners become
increasingly familiar with the material’s superior durability,
aesthetics, and other performance advantages.

The new residential market is forecast to outpace all other segments,
driven by ongoing strength in housing completions and builders’
expanding use of premium windows and doors that attract buyers. New
housing activity will particularly benefit sales of interior doors,
including high quality stile-and-rail and solid-core flush types that
are sold at higher price points than hollow-core or molded products.
Vinyl windows will account for the leading share of growth in the
residential I&R segment, with sales driven by the products’ cost
efficiency, low maintenance requirements, and good insulation properties.

In the commercial market, healthy growth in spending for office, retail,
lodging, and institutional buildings will boost sales of windows and
doors, including automated products that adhere to universal design
principles. Building owners will also increasingly invest in high
performance fenestration products that reduce utility bills and meet
green building codes (e.g., LEED).

Window and door suppliers - including JELD-WEN, Pella, and PGT
Innovations - are using acquisition activity to expand their market
reach and boost positions in target geographic or product segments. Top
manufacturers are also investing in product development to respond to
popular design trends, such as demand for windows and doors that feature
larger glazing areas and help connect indoor and outdoor living spaces.